Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal will be sidelined for two to three weeks after suffering a recurrence of pubic discomfort, the same issue that kept him out for three weeks last month.
The 18-year-old returned against Real Sociedad but felt pain again following the Champions League clash with PSG, ruling him out of the Sevilla game and Spain’s fixtures during the international break.
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Initial reports suggested he could also miss the Girona game and the Champions League tie with Olympiacos, but according to AS journalist Javi Miguel, Barça have drawn up a recovery plan.
The goal is for Yamal to feature off the bench against Girona on 18 October, start against Olympiacos three days later, and be fully fit for El Clásico against Real Madrid on 26 October.
Given the recurring nature of the injury, Hansi Flick and his staff are expected to proceed with caution as they look to protect their teenage star.
